A photo of Denison's barb

Denison's barb

Sahyadria denisonii

Neptune’s rating:

58
Check Compatibility
  • AffordabilityExpensive
  • Aggression LevelMostly Peaceful
  • Breeding AggressionSlightly More Aggressive
  • DifficultyModerate
  • HardinessModerate
  • Length7.0 - 11.0 cm
  • Liters per Fish25 L
  • Maintenance LevelModerate Maintenance
  • pH6.0 - 7.5
  • PopularityPopular
  • RarityUncommon
  • Minimum School Size6
  • Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
  • Temperature22.0 - 26.0 °C
  • Territorial BehaviourModerately Territorial

Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.

More about Denison's barb

Denison's barb, also known as the Red Line Torpedo Barb, is a vibrant freshwater fish known for its eye-catching appearance. It features a silver body adorned with a horizontal black line and a distinctive red line that runs from the middle of its body to the tail, making it a stunning addition to aquariums. Originating from the fast-flowing hill streams of Western Ghats in India, this fish has a sleek, torpedo-shaped body, hence its nickname. It has become increasingly popular in the aquarium hobby due to its striking colors and peaceful nature, although it requires specific water conditions to thrive.

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